BTN Warning for Comcast Customers in State College

[ThePennsyOracle]

I have been quite an active proponent of streaming TV on this board over the past couple of years. My Comcast discounts expired a few months back and I’m paying $105 for internet and a TV package I don’t even have hooked up.

I got an offer in the mail for a triple play that would lower my bill and give me 4K TV/many channels so I called to ask about taking advantage of it. I just got off the phone. I wanted to make sure sure said package included BTN and was told by the rep that BTN would no longer be included for ANY Comcast package.

I live in State College and was surprised to hear this. Everything I read said that BTN would still be carried for in-market states. So, I asked repeated clarifying questions, the rep “looked into it” and subsequently confirmed that BTN will no longer be available in the State College area.

Needless to say my conversation ended there and I wanted to give a heads up since this information was different than anything I read online.

I also want to point out that Hulu Live TV is the ONLY streaming service to carry BTN and the State College ABC/Fox affiliates. This means that the only streaming service that will get you all PSU games in State College is Hulu Live TV.

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

 

[flavorguy]

I have been quite an active proponent of streaming TV on this board over the past couple of years. My Comcast discounts expired a few months back and I’m paying $105 for internet and a TV package I don’t even have hooked up.

I got an offer in the mail for a triple play that would lower my bill and give me 4K TV/many channels so I called to ask about taking advantage of it. I just got off the phone. I wanted to make sure sure said package included BTN and was told by the rep that BTN would no longer be included for ANY Comcast package.

I live in State College and was surprised to hear this. Everything I read said that BTN would still be carried for in-market states. So, I asked repeated clarifying questions, the rep “looked into it” and subsequently confirmed that BTN will no longer be available in the State College area.

Needless to say my conversation ended there and I wanted to give a heads up since this information was different than anything I read online.

I also want to point out that Hulu Live TV is the ONLY streaming service to carry BTN and the State College ABC/Fox affiliates. This means that the only streaming service that will get you all PSU games in State College is Hulu Live TV.

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

DirectTV GO?

 

[BBrown]

I have been quite an active proponent of streaming TV on this board over the past couple of years. My Comcast discounts expired a few months back and I’m paying $105 for internet and a TV package I don’t even have hooked up.

I got an offer in the mail for a triple play that would lower my bill and give me 4K TV/many channels so I called to ask about taking advantage of it. I just got off the phone. I wanted to make sure sure said package included BTN and was told by the rep that BTN would no longer be included for ANY Comcast package.

I live in State College and was surprised to hear this. Everything I read said that BTN would still be carried for in-market states. So, I asked repeated clarifying questions, the rep “looked into it” and subsequently confirmed that BTN will no longer be available in the State College area.

Needless to say my conversation ended there and I wanted to give a heads up since this information was different than anything I read online.

I also want to point out that Hulu Live TV is the ONLY streaming service to carry BTN and the State College ABC/Fox affiliates. This means that the only streaming service that will get you all PSU games in State College is Hulu Live TV.

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

What the hell is Delaney doing? cause we know its not talking about MSU or OSU.

 

[interrobang]

Comcast is dropping BTN? Wow, haven't heard anything about that.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

DirectTV GO?

Again, the answer is no. DTV Now does not carry locals for State College. Literally the only one is Hulu Live TV
Edit: I’m not trying to be crass. Just wanted to make it as clear as possible.

 

[psualum10]

I have been quite an active proponent of streaming TV on this board over the past couple of years. My Comcast discounts expired a few months back and I’m paying $105 for internet and a TV package I don’t even have hooked up.

I got an offer in the mail for a triple play that would lower my bill and give me 4K TV/many channels so I called to ask about taking advantage of it. I just got off the phone. I wanted to make sure sure said package included BTN and was told by the rep that BTN would no longer be included for ANY Comcast package.

I live in State College and was surprised to hear this. Everything I read said that BTN would still be carried for in-market states. So, I asked repeated clarifying questions, the rep “looked into it” and subsequently confirmed that BTN will no longer be available in the State College area.

Needless to say my conversation ended there and I wanted to give a heads up since this information was different than anything I read online.

I also want to point out that Hulu Live TV is the ONLY streaming service to carry BTN and the State College ABC/Fox affiliates. This means that the only streaming service that will get you all PSU games in State College is Hulu Live TV.

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

BTN's contract with Comcast expires on 8/31/18. Almost ironic that all the first games are on 9/1. Anyway though, there is no agreed to deal as of today which is why you're being told that. At B1G media day, they discussed this. I'm lucky that I have season tickets and will get to see the game live but if they don't come to an agreement by the time I get back home on 9/2, i'll be calling Verizon the next day unfortunately and switching over.

 

[psualum10]

Comcast is dropping BTN? Wow, haven't heard anything about that.

As of now yes, nationally, unless you're being sarcastic then well done.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

Also...Hulu Live TV streams at 720p. The Hulu catalogue streams at 1080p.

On a 50”+ TV, 720p is a noticeable difference in quality.

FuboTV has the best picture quality of any streaming service for me but doesn’t include locals in my area.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

BTN's contract with Comcast expires on 8/31/18. Almost ironic that all the first games are on 9/1. Anyway though, there is no agreed to deal as of today which is why you're being told that. At B1G media day, they discussed this. I'm lucky that I have season tickets and will get to see the game live but if they don't come to an agreement by the time I get back home on 9/2, i'll be calling Verizon the next day unfortunately and switching over.

Yes I know this. There’s a lot of misinformation out there and I wanted to give a heads up because AppState is a BTN game. I hope it gets worked out contractually but one never knows.

 

[psualum10]

Yes I know this. There’s a lot of misinformation out there and I wanted to give a heads up because AppState is a BTN game. I hope it gets worked out contractually but one never knows.

Agreed sounds like they're both trying to call each other's bluff until the last possible second which is why i'm going to just try to hold out as long as I can as well. I see this somehow getting done on Thursday, August 30th lol

Btw this wouldn't only affect BTN games but FS1 games as well (Illinois on 9/21)

 

[step.eng69]

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[BBrown]

Agreed sounds like they're both trying to call each other's bluff until the last possible second which is why i'm going to just try to hold out as long as I can as well. I see this somehow getting done on Thursday, August 30th lol

Btw this wouldn't only affect BTN games but FS1 games as well (Illinois on 9/21)

Yea I'm pretty much ok up until the Illinois game. But they (both comcast and B1G) need to get their shit together. And as much as I hate Comcast I'm only putting 25% of the blame on them.
Looking at you Jim Delaney. You were driving this bus and are reaping huge rewards from it. Now fix the f'n problem.

 

[NewEra 2014]

Yea I'm pretty much ok up until the Illinois game. But they (both comcast and B1G) need to get their shit together. And as much as I hate Comcast I'm only putting 25% of the blame on them.
Looking at you Jim Delaney. You were driving this bus and are reaping huge rewards from it. Now fix the f'n problem.

I'm fully prepared to put 100% of the blame on Delaney based on general principles, regardless of who is actually at fault. It is only fair to do so.

 

[BBrown]

I'm prepared to put 100% of the blame on Delaney based on general principles, regardless of who is actually at fault. It is only fair to do so.

LOL, yea I like that.

 

[ClarkstonMark]

Agreed sounds like they're both trying to call each other's bluff until the last possible second which is why i'm going to just try to hold out as long as I can as well. I see this somehow getting done on Thursday, August 30th lol

Btw this wouldn't only affect BTN games but FS1 games as well (Illinois on 9/21)

I highly doubt a deal is in place by 8/30.

 

[Richard the LIONhearted]

Yes I know this. There’s a lot of misinformation out there and I wanted to give a heads up because AppState is a BTN game. I hope it gets worked out contractually but one never knows.

Pennsy, do you happen to know ANYONE that could possibly fix this?

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

Pennsy, do you happen to know ANYONE that could possibly fix this?

I’m not at Liberty to say.

 

[BBrown]

I’m not at Liberty to say.

Maybe a grass roots campaign by us and all the other fans of B1G teams start email Delaney daily until this is fixed.
I don't like the dbag anyway and I've had my torches and pitchforks since July of 2012.

 

[PittisLit5959]

Youtube TV Carries BTN aswell , there are a few streaming options to get btn

 

[sluggo72]

I have been quite an active proponent of streaming TV on this board over the past couple of years. My Comcast discounts expired a few months back and I’m paying $105 for internet and a TV package I don’t even have hooked up.

I got an offer in the mail for a triple play that would lower my bill and give me 4K TV/many channels so I called to ask about taking advantage of it. I just got off the phone. I wanted to make sure sure said package included BTN and was told by the rep that BTN would no longer be included for ANY Comcast package.

I live in State College and was surprised to hear this. Everything I read said that BTN would still be carried for in-market states. So, I asked repeated clarifying questions, the rep “looked into it” and subsequently confirmed that BTN will no longer be available in the State College area.

Needless to say my conversation ended there and I wanted to give a heads up since this information was different than anything I read online.

I also want to point out that Hulu Live TV is the ONLY streaming service to carry BTN and the State College ABC/Fox affiliates. This means that the only streaming service that will get you all PSU games in State College is Hulu Live TV.

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

so did comcast let you take advantage of the new triple play plan? I keep hearing they wont let existing customers use it, despite mailers addressed to existing customers telling them to look into it.

 

[NC2017]

I have been quite an active proponent of streaming TV on this board over the past couple of years. My Comcast discounts expired a few months back and I’m paying $105 for internet and a TV package I don’t even have hooked up.

I got an offer in the mail for a triple play that would lower my bill and give me 4K TV/many channels so I called to ask about taking advantage of it. I just got off the phone. I wanted to make sure sure said package included BTN and was told by the rep that BTN would no longer be included for ANY Comcast package.

I live in State College and was surprised to hear this. Everything I read said that BTN would still be carried for in-market states. So, I asked repeated clarifying questions, the rep “looked into it” and subsequently confirmed that BTN will no longer be available in the State College area.

Needless to say my conversation ended there and I wanted to give a heads up since this information was different than anything I read online.

I also want to point out that Hulu Live TV is the ONLY streaming service to carry BTN and the State College ABC/Fox affiliates. This means that the only streaming service that will get you all PSU games in State College is Hulu Live TV.

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

I have been quite an active proponent of streaming TV on this board over the past couple of years. My Comcast discounts expired a few months back and I’m paying $105 for internet and a TV package I don’t even have hooked up.

I got an offer in the mail for a triple play that would lower my bill and give me 4K TV/many channels so I called to ask about taking advantage of it. I just got off the phone. I wanted to make sure sure said package included BTN and was told by the rep that BTN would no longer be included for ANY Comcast package.

I live in State College and was surprised to hear this. Everything I read said that BTN would still be carried for in-market states. So, I asked repeated clarifying questions, the rep “looked into it” and subsequently confirmed that BTN will no longer be available in the State College area.

Needless to say my conversation ended there and I wanted to give a heads up since this information was different than anything I read online.

I also want to point out that Hulu Live TV is the ONLY streaming service to carry BTN and the State College ABC/Fox affiliates. This means that the only streaming service that will get you all PSU games in State College is Hulu Live TV.

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

I just got off the phone with Comcast. They are in negotiations w/the BTN and as of this moment termination isn't a done deal. Should an agreement not be reached, Comcast will notify customers before 8/31, but I'm thinking things will work out.

 

[RGWhirly]

We are actually gong to keep Comcast for internet and basic package carrying 4 locals. We are doing DirecTVNow for everything else.

 

[psualumni2002]

It will get worked out. Book it.

 

[Sproul]

So, get a good router, stop renting your modem, call Comcast to get the cheapest fastest internet possible, and tell them to shove TV up their ass.

Nobody should EVER rent a modem from the cable company. You can buy the exact damn model you are renting for $60 brand new. You pay more than that renting the damn thing every year. Just get the model number from your rented modem, plug that into amazon and buy it. When it comes, if you are truly technologically illiterate, take the cords out one by one and plug them into your new modem. Your new password is on a sticker on the new modem. If you’re still having trouble, literally ask anyone from the ages of 5-40 to do it for you.

Also: Btn will make a deal before the season starts. They always do.

 

[tboyer]

As long as you have internet, there's no need to panic. YouTube TV and a number of streaming services will offer BTN as part of a bundle for about $40.

Just wait until the end of August and if BTN is not on Comcast, then just sign up for Youtube TV. First month is free.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

As long as you have internet, there's no need to panic. YouTube TV and a number of streaming services will offer BTN as part of a bundle for about $40.

Just wait until the end of August and if BTN is not on Comcast, then just sign up for Youtube TV. First month is free.

It’s not about BTN. Again Hulu is the only streaming service to offer State College locals. Therefore it is the only way you will be sure to get every PSU game if you live in the area.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

so did comcast let you take advantage of the new triple play plan? I keep hearing they wont let existing customers use it, despite mailers addressed to existing customers telling them to look into it.

They would have, yes. The mailer which prompted my call clearly mentioned existing customers at several points.

 

[Zenophile]

Just wait until the end of August and if BTN is not on Comcast, then just sign up for Youtube TV. First month is free

Or hedge your bets by signing up now and then canceling if they reach agreement.

 

[gogolion]

Or hedge your bets by signing up now and then canceling if they reach agreement.

No need, since this is an internet thing, you can sign up the morning of the first game and get instant access. It's not like cable where they have to come out and install it. Of course, this assumes you have a streaming device of some sort, or a cable to connect you computer output to your TV.

 

[Fox Chapel Lion II]

Delany and the Roberts family (Comcast) are running neck-and-neck in the 'who do I hate more' sweepstakes.

I gotta pay attention to FS1 not only for PSU but for Villanova basketball.

 

[BBrown]

As long as you have internet, there's no need to panic. YouTube TV and a number of streaming services will offer BTN as part of a bundle for about $40.

Just wait until the end of August and if BTN is not on Comcast, then just sign up for Youtube TV. First month is free.

Well thats not always the case.

Delany and the Roberts family (Comcast) are running neck-and-neck in the 'who do I hate more' sweepstakes.

I gotta pay attention to FS1 not only for PSU but for Villanova basketball.

Delaney is pulling away for me.

 

[sluggo72]

No need, since this is an internet thing, you can sign up the morning of the first game and get instant access. It's not like cable where they have to come out and install it. Of course, this assumes you have a streaming device of some sort, or a cable to connect you computer output to your TV.

I would at least give it a day to make sure everything works and trouble shoot things if it doesnt!

 

[Gnat91]

Choose whatever streaming service you want that carries the big ten network and then get a digital antenna. They aren't expensive. I know people don't like to have to hit the "input " button on the remote.. . But it really is that simple.

 

[sluggo72]

Choose whatever streaming service you want that carries the big ten network and then get a digital antenna. They aren't expensive. I know people don't like to have to hit the "input " button on the remote.. . But it really is that simple.

tell that to my wife, 'its that simple honey'. Now push this button if you want to.....

 

[BUFFALO LION]

Yea I'm pretty much ok up until the Illinois game. But they (both comcast and B1G) need to get their shit together. And as much as I hate Comcast I'm only putting 25% of the blame on them.
Looking at you Jim Delaney. You were driving this bus and are reaping huge rewards from it. Now fix the f'n problem.

Actually, if it wasn't for Delany, you would still be paying $20 to ESPN for College Game Plan to watch App State, and additional $20 to watch Akron. Good luck on ever watching any Penn State basketball or wrestling.

If I'm Delany, I tell Comcast the cost to them goes up .10 cents in market every day until 9/1. At that point, if they still want to carry it, it will cost then $3.00 in market.

There are other alternatives out there. Fu(k Comcast.

 

[BBrown]

Actually, if it wasn't for Delany, you would still be paying $20 to ESPN for College Game Plan to watch App State, and additional $20 to watch Akron. Good luck on ever watching any Penn State basketball or wrestling.

If I'm Delany, I tell Comcast the cost to them goes up .10 cents in market every day until 9/1. At that point, if they still want to carry it, it will cost then $3.00 in market.

There are other alternatives out there. Fu(k Comcast.

Actually I wouldn't because I have season tickets. Its the away games that are my "issue".
As for bball and wrestling ehhh can live with it or without it.
and I don't think it was that much anyway. I thought it was in the 3-5 dollar range for ordering a game back in the day.

 

[Zenophile]

Actually, if it wasn't for Delany, you would still be paying $20 to ESPN for College Game Plan to watch App State, and additional $20 to watch Akron. Good luck on ever watching any Penn State basketball or wrestling.

If I'm Delany, I tell Comcast the cost to them goes up .10 cents in market every day until 9/1. At that point, if they still want to carry it, it will cost then $3.00 in market.

There are other alternatives out there. Fu(k Comcast.

 

[BBrown]

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

Choose whatever streaming service you want that carries the big ten network and then get a digital antenna. They aren't expensive. I know people don't like to have to hit the "input " button on the remote.. . But it really is that simple.

No can do for a lot of areas in State College. They won't get the ABC/Fox affiliate even with an amplified antenna due to topography.

 

[Gnat91]

No can do for a lot of areas in State College. They won't get the ABC/Fox affiliate even with an amplified antenna due to topography.

Really ? I've never run into a problem like that. I know my parents live in the middle of nowhere but they can still pick.. .What would be their locals with a digital antenna.